Using the  
  on-screen  
  keyboard

Let’s practise how to use the
on-screen keyboard by
sending a text message.
Tap Start when you’re ready
to begin.

Task 1

Let’s send Lee a text message.
Tap inside the Enter message
box below to activate the
on-screen keyboard.

Not quite, try again!

Well done!

You have activated the
on-screen keyboard.

Task 2

Now, let’s type a message.
Type Hello

Not quite, tap and try again!

Well done!

You have successfully typed
the message. Next you need
to add punctuation.

Task 3

Now let’s finish the message. Tap
the numbers key to call up the
symbols keyboard and tap on !.

Not quite, try again!

Well done!

You have finished typing the
message. All that’s left to do is
send it.

Task 4

Tap the Send button in the
bottom right corner to send
the message.

Not quite, try again!

Congratulations

You have successfully used
the on-screen keyboard to
send a text message.

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practice activities.

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